Colne and villages hope to bloom at award ceremonies
Green-fingered residents are hopeful their town and villages will come out blooming at prestigious award ceremonies in October. Colne, Trawden and Laneshaw Bridge have all entered this year’s North...
View ArticleBook review: Me and You by Claudia Carroll
Irish writer Claudia Carroll has a special and warm-hearted way of seeing her fictional world.The Dublin author likes nothing better than to fill her fresh, funny novels with the sort of people we can...
View ArticleVokes pleased to get up and running
Striker Sam Vokes hailed a great team performance as Burnley earned a 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.Vokes and Danny Ings goals gave the Clarets a 2-1 success, and. ahead of linking up with...
View ArticleIt’s about time players and clubs gave something back
Will we see a response from the PFA in light of chief executive Gordon Taylor’s recent comments?The Bolton Wanderers legend stated that English football is “in danger of losing its soul” because of...
View ArticleTravel Gear Review: Camping Chef Vario by Campingaz
Camping is great, but all that fresh air can make you hungry too! The compact Camping Chef Vario is an ideal companion on any trip.A hearty family breakfast can be cooked on this nifty machine or if...
View ArticleChildrens Review: Animal lunch pack
Flora (3) loves animals. So she was delighted when this cute little clownfish lunch pack arrived.Its small and compact and ideal for little lunches and snacks. Its washable surface has a section for...
View ArticleBarnoldswick drug dealer jailed after high-speed chase
A drug dealer who sped through Foulridge country roads while being followed by police has been jailed for three years and six months. Neil Byas (26), of South Parade, Barnoldswick, pleaded guilty to...
View ArticleWatch the Clarets take on Yeovil Town for less!
The unbeaten Clarets are back at Turf Moor this weekend, when Yeovil Town are the visitors for a historic fixture.This will be the first ever meeting between the two sides (3pm KO).And you can still...
View ArticleColne’s old fire station to become sunbed salon?
Plans have been submitted to Pendle Council to turn the old fire station building, in Dockray Street, into a sunbed salon. The property, which was built in 1905, is currently vacant, but had previously...
View ArticleBook review: Bridge the holiday boredom gap with Macmillan Children’s Books
As the summer holidays hit the halfway point, it’s time to open up a new chapter of fun and adventurous reading.Macmillan Children’s Books have some special treats in store with an exciting line-up of...
View ArticleChildrens Review: Animal Poncho Towel
There is nothing worse than a child coming out of the cold sea and trying to get warm quickly. The moans and groans are made worse if the only towel handy is covered in sand.So what a great idea the...
View ArticleBurnley snap up young left back Kyle Brownhill
Burnley Football Club has today completed the signing of highly-rated left back Kyle Brownhill from Stockport County.Brownhill has signed a one-year deal to join the Clarets Development Squad.The...
View ArticleVIDEO: Nelson and Colne College celebrate 100% pass rate
Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form has again continued its long-standing tradition of academic excellence. Staff and students at the college are celebrating once again, as 2013 proves to be another...
View ArticlePHOTO SLIDESHOW: A Level Results Day at Nelson and Colne College
It is one of the most nerve-wracking days of their academic lives.But today students at Nelson and Colne College have managed to put an end to their fears by unanimously securing a 100% pass rate....
View ArticleHundreds of students celebrate A-Level exam joy
Hundreds of A-Level students were celebrating another record year of exam results.Burnley College Sixth Form Centre was toasting the success of its students who shone with a 99.8% pass rate and an...
View ArticleBookies make Burnley favourites for Yeovil clash
Following an impressive start to the season, which also includes a first round Capital Cup win against York City, this Saturday sees Burnley host newly promoted Yeovil in a bid to make it three wins...
View ArticlePhotos: Students at Thomas Whitham Sixth form celebrate A-Level results
Students at Thomas Whitham Sixth Form are celebrating this year’s fantastic A-level results.They achieved a record number of the top A* and A grades with an unmatched number making it to the...
View ArticleClub’s ‘miraculous’ attempt at a world record
Despite their best efforts, Colne and Nelson Rugby Club were unable to complete a world record attempt over the weekend.The 28-strong team had been hoping to hold a 32-hour game of touch rugby at Holt...
View ArticleFamily event raises money in Philip’s memory
A family event held in memory of two Colne men saw organisers reach the halfway mark of their fund-raising target. The fun day, which took place at Colne Cricket Club on Saturday, was put on by Daryl...
View ArticlePendle couple set to release debut single
A husband and wife team who met at the annual Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne are set to release their debut single next month. And ahead of the official launch at The Soup Kitchen, in...
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